Bracco Italiano Health and Conditions

Some of the most common health problems seen in this breed include hip dysplasia, entropion, umbilical hernias, and ear mites.

The Bracco Italiano is also known to be sensitive to anesthesia, specifically to the drug Domitor.

Like so many other breeds, the Bracco is known to suffer from a few hereditary health issues which are worth knowing about if you are planning to share your home with one of these active and good-looking dogs.

3 Important Training Tips

Because it was developed as a gun dog, the Bracco Italiano is very smart, and he or she is always willing to work extra hard to understand what behaviors, or even tricks, you’re trying to inspire in them.

However, keep a few extra tips in mind for training, and you really can’t go wrong with your Bracco Italiano.

Keep your emotional connection strong

The Bracco Italiano is a dog that is so driven by his or her bond with you, their master. Because of that, keeping an emotional connection with your pet during training is key.

Shunning your Bracco Italiano or spurning them when they mess up during training will really hurt them, and isn’t productive in training at all.

Focus on one thing at a time

Although the Bracco Italiano is a clever kind of dog, this is a breed that prefers to focus on one kind of lesson or training exercise at a time.

Scattering your training among lots of different things might work well for some dog breeds – but focus is much more efficient for this animal.

Don’t overdo the treats

The Bracco Italiano has a robust appetite, and so he or she is always going to respond well to snacks as rewards for doing well during a training session.

You might see leaning on treats as an easy way out though, but try to avoid that if you can. It will only lead to complications for your pet in the long term.

My Final Thoughts on the Bracco Italiano

There are many reasons why you should own a Bracco Italiano. They are loyal, dedicated, and affectionate family pets.

They are very intelligent, and in the right hands, very easy to train as well. They are also exceptionally good around children of all ages.

They are social by nature and generally get on with other dogs.

Bracco Italianos also don’t mind being left on their own, provided that it’s never for too long.

However, they are not a good choice for first-time dog owners or those who don’t have an active or outdoor lifestyle.

They need enough space to express themselves, which is why they won’t do well in small apartments.

Emily started this blog out of pure passion. She LOVES her 3 dogs; Chew Barka, Cooper & Nelson, and spends countless hours every day playing with them.
When she’s not nerding out on dogs, you’ll find her on a snowboard or in the kitchen baking chocolate brownies.

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